McCurdy Ministries Community Center

What McCurdy Ministries Community Center does

McCurdy Ministries Community Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a National Historic Mission Institution of the United Methodist Church, founded in 1912 in Velarde, New Mexico, and now operating from a single campus at 362A S. McCurdy Rd in Española, NM. After spinning off K-12 education to McCurdy Charter School in 2012 and rebranding from McCurdy Schools of Northern New Mexico in 2017, the organization now functions as an integrated family resource campus serving children, youth, and families in the Española Valley. Core programs include a free five-star-rated Pre-K School, the STARS Afterschool program, the 7-week Camp STARS summer literacy camp, the LEER (Literacy En Española Region) children's literacy program with Reading Buddies, Project Cariño mental health counseling (operating since 1984), The Light House clothing pantry, a Food Pantry and regional Diaper Bank operated with The Food Depot, free FRC classes (parenting, money management, community living skills), and the Village of Casitas network of seven co-located nonprofit partners (CASA First, Gerard's House, Northern Youth Project, DreamTree Project, Las Cumbres Grandparents Raising Grandkids, New Vistas, NLBHA). Technology is non-existent in any proprietary sense: services are delivered in person on campus and via standard video tools (Zoom, Teams) for a small set of online classes. The organization is not a technology business; it is a service-delivery nonprofit.

McCurdy's revenue model is a hybrid nonprofit structure with five distinct streams. The largest by strategic importance is government and foundation grants, including the 2024 CYFD Family Services grant that established the Family Resource Campus designation, plus multi-funder support for Project Cariño from the LANL Foundation, Montei Foundation, Northern New Mexico United Way, Con Alma Foundation, Community Health Funder Alliance, United Women in Faith, New Mexico Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Texas Methodist Foundation, and N3B. The McCurdy Foundation, a separate 501(c)(3) established in 1971, manages 10 legacy accounts with a present value exceeding $500,000 invested with the Texas Methodist Foundation, providing financial assistance for afterschool care, counseling, summer programs, scholarships, and literacy. Earned revenue is minimal: STARS Afterschool is $150/child/semester and Camp STARS is $150/child for the full 7-week program, with Pre-K offered free of charge; most other services are also free with scholarships available. Individual donations are accepted online. The organization has 15+ staff and is governed by a Board of Directors under Executive Director Rev. Tiffany Hollums. No revenue figures are publicly disclosed and no AI or proprietary technology capabilities exist.

Name

McCurdy Ministries Community Center

Legal name

McCurdy Schools of Northern New Mexico

Website

https://mccurdy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

McCurdy Ministries is a 113-year-old United Methodist nonprofit in Española, NM operating a Family Resource Campus that delivers free Pre-K, after-school and summer literacy programs, mental health counseling, food and clothing pantries, and co-locates seven partner nonprofits to serve children, youth, and families in the Española Valley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Educational Support Services (61171), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community & Adult Education (Municipal/Community Schools) (EDAAAEAB), Volunteerism, Service-Learning & Community Service (EDALAHAG), Family & Parenting Education (Family Literacy, Parenting Skills) (EDAAAFAF)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Early childhood education
• Family resource center
• Faith-based nonprofit programs
• Youth literacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Espanola

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donors contribute to support McCurdy Ministries' programs and services. Donations can be made online through their website.
2. McCurdy Foundation: The McCurdy Foundation, established in 1971, manages 10 legacy accounts with present value exceeding $500,000 invested with the Texas Methodist Foundation. Earnings support students needing financial assistance for after school care, counseling services, summer programs, scholarships, and literacy programs.
3. Government Grants: McCurdy became a Family Resource Campus in 2024 through a grant from the State of New Mexico. CYFD Family Services initiative funds the Family Resource Center.
4. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Project Cariño is funded by Montei Foundation, Northern New Mexico United Way, Con Alma Foundation, Community Health Funder Alliance, LANL Foundation, United Women in Faith National Office, New Mexico Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Texas Methodist Foundation, and N3B.
5. Program Fees: Some programs charge modest fees: STARS Afterschool at $150/child/semester and Camp Stars at $150/child for the summer, with financial aid and scholarships available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

McCurdy Ministries Community Center is a non-profit that provides education, life skills, and faith-based programs to empower children, teens, and families in the Española Valley through a Family Resource Campus. Core offerings include a free five-star rated Pre-K program, STARS Afterschool, Camp STARS summer program, LEER children's literacy initiative with Reading Buddies, Project Cariño free mental health therapy, The Light House clothing pantry, Food Pantry and Diaper Bank, and free community classes.

Product overview

McCurdy Ministries is a historic United Methodist National Mission Institution offering a coordinated ecosystem of community programs and services through its Family Resource Campus. The core portfolio centers on education (Pre-K School, STARS Afterschool, Camp STARS summer program), literacy (LEER children's literacy program with Reading Buddies, the Enchanted Forest of Reading library), mental health services (Project Cariño therapy), and family support (The Light House clothing pantry, Food Pantry & Diaper Bank). Additional offerings include free public classes (Community Living Skills, Parenting, Money & Me tutoring), volunteer programs, and a nonprofit partner network (Village of Casitas). The organization operates the McCurdy Foundation for financial support and maintains an Alumni Directory. Programs are delivered on the Española, New Mexico campus and through online platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Project Cariño: Therapy program providing free mental health services to McCurdy students and families since 1984, including talk therapy, play therapy, family therapy, and Big Buddy/Little Buddy mentoring program.
• STARS Afterschool
• LEER (Literacy En Española Region)
• Camp STARS
• The Light House
• Food & Diaper Pantry
• McCurdy Foundation

Products and services

• McCurdy Family Resource Campus A community hub offering families a central location to connect with resources, community partners, state agencies, and one another, located in the former Cole High School building.
• Pre-K School A free New Mexico Pre-K program for local residents, recognized as a five-star school, serving children through a play-based curriculum focused on seven areas of learning including literacy, science, numeracy, and physical development.
• Project Cariño Therapy program providing free mental health services to McCurdy Ministries and McCurdy Charter School students and families, including talk therapy, play therapy, family therapy, Big Buddy/Little Buddy mentoring, grief support groups, and anti-bullying programs.
• STARS Afterschool An afterschool program offering homework help, healthy snacks, reading buddy sessions, arts enrichment, gardening, and free play for kindergarten through 6th graders, operating 3:00-6:00PM Monday-Thursday at $150/child/semester.
• LEER Children's Literacy Program A children's literacy program for the Española Valley that improves reading proficiency through access to books and trained Reading Buddies who read one-on-one with elementary students, including the Enchanted Forest of Reading children's library and Little Free Libraries.
• Camp STARS A 7-week summer camp for rising 1st-6th graders focused on books and reading to prevent summer learning slide, including arts, drama, science, healthy activities, and one-on-one Reading Buddy sessions at $150/child for the summer.
• The Light House Clothing Pantry A whole-family clothing bank and clothing pantry located in the Family Resource Center where children and adults can shop for donated clothing, serving families with school clothing, maternity wear, infant/toddler items, and shoes.
• Food Pantry and Diaper Bank A food pantry and regional diaper bank serving families in the Española Valley, operated in partnership with The Food Depot, providing essential staple foods and diapers at no cost, open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
• FRC Classes Free public classes offered at the Family Resource Center including Community Living Skills (hosted by New Vistas for people with disabilities), Parenting Class, and one-on-one Money & Me tutoring sessions, delivered in-person and online via Zoom and Teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• 113 years of continuous community service since 1912
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Locker 505coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Partnership to serve students K-12th grade with clothing assistance. McCurdy has expanded this ministry to serve whole families including adults, infants, and toddlers. Locker 505 McCurdy was funded through Texas Methodist Foundation and United Methodist churches.
• The Food DepotcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with The Food Depot to stock the McCurdy Food Pantry through its Food For Kids program. The pantry provides essential staple foods at no cost to families in need, helping address food insecurity in the Española Valley.
• CASA FirstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Village of Casitas network on McCurdy campus. Provides volunteer advocacy for trauma-impacted and system-involved children and youth in Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, and Los Alamos Counties.
• Gerard's HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Village of Casitas. Provides free grief support services including 28 weekly peer grief support groups, mobile unit, individual sessions, summer camps, teen movie nights, crisis response, and support for parents/caregivers in English and Spanish.
• Northern Youth ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Village of Casitas. Founded by teens in 2009, provides hands-on art, agriculture, and leadership projects for rural Northern New Mexico youth ages 12-21.
• DreamTree ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Village of Casitas. Offers emergency teen shelter, transitional living program, street outreach, and resources for youth throughout northern New Mexico including Rio Arriba county.
• Las Cumbres - Grandparents Raising GrandchildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Village of Casitas. Provides support program for grandparents raising grandchildren with safe spaces, resources, and meaningful conversations.
• New VistascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Village of Casitas. Provides services for people with disabilities including independent living skills training, peer support, and information/referral. Hosts Community Living Skills class at McCurdy.
• National Latino Behavioral Health AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Village of Casitas. Provides unified voice for Latino populations in behavioral health and addresses disparities in access, utilization, and trained personnel.
• Española Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLEER program works with local schools to provide reading support. Data from Española Public Schools shows 75% of grades 3-6 students not proficient in Language Arts.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: Large faith-affiliated nonprofit providing integrated family and community services. Comparable in faith-rooted organizational identity, grant/donation revenue model, and family-focused program mix.
• United Way Worldwide: Federated fundraising and grantmaking nonprofit operating at the community level (Northern New Mexico United Way is a McCurdy funder). Comparable in funder role and in operating multi-program community support infrastructure.
• Salvation Army: Long-established faith-based social services network operating family support, food, clothing, and youth programs across the U.S. Comparable in faith-based mission, basic-needs service delivery, and reliance on donations and grant funding.

Direct peers

• Las Cumbres Community Services: Northern New Mexico behavioral health and family services nonprofit, parent of the Grandparents Raising Grandkids program co-located in McCurdy's Village of Casitas. Comparable multi-service nonprofit serving rural Northern New Mexico families.
• United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR): Global humanitarian and disaster-relief arm of the United Methodist Church, the same parent network as McCurdy Ministries. Both are faith-rooted, mission-driven service organizations serving under-resourced communities through integrated programs.
• YMCA of the USA: Community-based organization delivering youth programming, afterschool care, summer camps, and family services in physical hubs — substantively the same operating pattern as McCurdy's Village of Casitas campus.
• Catholic Charities USA: Federated network of faith-based, multi-service nonprofits providing childcare, family support, mental health, and basic-needs services. McCurdy's integrated Pre-K, counseling, food, and clothing model closely mirrors Catholic Charities' parish-based service hubs.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Membership-like youth services organization providing afterschool, summer, and literacy/mentoring programs for elementary-age children, comparable to STARS Afterschool, Camp STARS, and LEER.

Regional players

• Food Bank of Northern New Mexico / The Food Depot: Regional food-bank partner that supplies McCurdy's Food & Diaper Pantry. Comparable as a regional Northern New Mexico anti-hunger nonprofit, but operates at a larger scale (multi-county distribution) than McCurdy's campus-anchored model.
• DreamTree Project: Northern New Mexico youth and family services nonprofit co-located on McCurdy's campus. Comparable in serving adolescents and families in rural Rio Arriba County with community-based programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mccurdyministries
• Instagraminstagram.com/mccurdyministries
• Xx.com/McCurdyMinistry
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mccurdy-school-of-northern-new-mexico

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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